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Global agtech startups choose Nebraska in new Spur Startup Sandbox Validation Program
Four international startups will be working with University of Nebraska researchers, industry partners and local farmers to test and validate their technologies. The initiative is the brainchild of Ankit Chandra, the founder of Spur Ventures, a UNL-backed agtech support organization.
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Can fintech cut fossil fuels and spur renewables? With algorithmic trading tools, Doomsun bets yes
The Lincoln-based startup was co-founded by two longtime software engineers in the financial industry. Guided equally by a love of solving engineering problems and environmentalist aims, Doomsun is creating automated financial market tools for all industries with an eye on today’s energy transition.
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newsletter, June 24 – Doomsun
Hiya folks, Lev here. If you could ask Nebraska venture capitalists one question, what would it be? Click on our quick poll here and let us know. We’re testing out a snappy “SPN Asks” segment to hear more from you, get feedback for story ideas and keep a finger on the pulse of Nebraska’s startup…
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Applications open for the second cohort of the Steel Works Health Accelerator
The four-month program is meant to help pre-seed companies prepare their go-to-market strategies for the complex world of healthcare. Prospective companies are invited to apply by July 3.
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Tickets available for OMA x AI, UNO’s June 30 conference on all things artificial intelligence
OMA x AI is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s way of setting a citywide agenda for AI use at local companies and organizations. The conference will include speakers from Nebraska companies like Buildertrend and Pedal Works, with sessions ranging from how founders can use AI to the way local hospitals are deploying AI tools.
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newsletter, June 17 – Hudl@20
Hiya folks, Lev here. Last week on Tuesday, my SPN co-conspirator Ben Goeser got to see downtown Lincoln enveloped by roughly 1,300 “Hudlies” — employees of the sportstech giant Hudl. They were in town for a company retreat that also celebrated Hudl’s 20th anniversary. Over those two decades, Hudl went from three co-founders to being…
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Ignite Nebraska launches initiative to match upskilled local talent with Omaha employers
The Employer Partner Network is a formalized approach to work with companies and nonprofits trying to cut through hiring processes clogged with AI applicants. For Ignite Nebraska, the network is a stepping stone to expanding beyond Omaha and helping Nebraskans find entry-level jobs.
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Sweet Stash, a proudly Nebraska-raised candy startup, brings a revolution to the sweets industry
Co-founded by Nebraska Composer Laureates Adeev and Ezra Potash, together with comedian Martin Starr, Sweet Stash is making gummies without food additives or synthetic dyes. A labor of love, the team also wants to push the rest of the candy industry to clean up its product lines and get back to good, clean treats.
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Startup Weekend pitch competition winner CleanOS to launch a real startup helping cleaning businesses with AI
The first Nebraska-based Startup Weekend in a decade saw roughly 60 people attend, with seven teams organized to compete in the pitch competition. Ideas ranged from better insurance software to a maker-focused marketplace to vet and support people selling homemade art.
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Applications open for a free year of AI entrepreneurship tools from Omaha 100 and Bootup Studios
Omaha 100 is partnering with Bootup Studios, a Miami-based startup, to offer 100 businesses free one-year access to Bootup’s AI tools. Applications close at noon June 12 for the first cohort of the two-year partnership.
Lev Gringauz
